Schemes in Antiques (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, Schemes in Antiques is an action, comedy, adventure and mystery film directed by Derek Kwok, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Despite his family’s famed expertise on ancient relics, Xu Yuan makes a simple living as the owner of an electronics shop, eager to distinguish himself from a disgraced ancestor who was executed for treason after stealing a Chinese artifact for Japan. But when a descendant offers to return the relic to China, Xu Yuan uncovers a decades-old mystery and soon embarks on a journey that could finally restore his family’s reputation—and may also cost him his life.
Who’s in it. Schemes in Antiques stars Lei Jiayin as 許願, Li Xian as 藥不然, Ge You as 付貴 and Xin Zhilei as 黃煙煙, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Schemes in Antiques has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Rakuten Viki and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Schemes in Antiques page.
If you liked it. Fans of Schemes in Antiques tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Schemes in Antiques (2021)?
- In US, Schemes in Antiques is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Rakuten Viki and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Schemes in Antiques worth watching?
- Schemes in Antiques holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Schemes in Antiques?
- Schemes in Antiques stars Lei Jiayin, Li Xian, Ge You, Xin Zhilei and Wang Qingxiang.
- When was Schemes in Antiques released?
- Schemes in Antiques was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.